Avoid a fall in icy weather

When the weather is icy, we see a sharp increase in the number of people attending the Emergency Departments with slip and trip injuries such as broken bones.

We would advise people who do need to venture out when the weather is wintery to dress warmly, wear sensible shoes with a good grip and to take care when walking on icy surfaces.

If you want to stay safe whilst walking on icy paths, the advice is to walk like Smarty the penguin – follow our feathered friends and avoid a fall this winter.

Bend slightly and keep your knees loose
Point your feet out slightly
Extend your arms to your sides
Walk flat footed, taking short slow steps
Keep your centre of gravity over your feet

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